On-Feet & Video Review of the Air Jordan 13 Doernbecher

The Air Jordan 13 “Doernbecher” has been chosen to be this year’s big Jordan Brand Nike Doernbecher Freestyle silhouette.

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John plays soccer, does gymnastics and wrestles. He can also raise one eyebrow. And, since his diagnosis of Crohn’s disease, he’s discovered that he can add “able to swallow seven pills at once” to his impressive list of talents.

Designing his signature Air Jordan 13 was a chance for John to share his unique skills with the world. His sneaker features his soccer number, a cartoon kid with a raised brow and those seven pills to represent the medicine he takes to manage the disease.

However, as his sneaker goes to show, John’s life is much bigger than Crohn’s. His twin brother, Jonah, makes an appearance on the sockliner, as does his beloved German shepherd, Teagan, and an Egyptian pyramid. “If I could travel anywhere in the world, that’s where I’d want to go,” John explains. Even his favorite foods get a shout-out: Look closely at the lace tips, and you’ll see the words CHICKEN AND JO-JOS.

John hopes to become a professional soccer player when he grows up. Until then, he plans to cheer on the Portland Timbers and take each day as it comes. He says his family is one of his most vital sources of support and motivation, but his dad, Tony, insists it’s the other way around. “John is such a strong kid, wise beyond his years,” Tony says. “The way he just quietly deals with whatever is handed to him is really inspiring.”

One of the most powerful features of John’s sneaker is also the one that’s hardest to spot. Flip the shoe over and you’ll see the word “Crohn’s” on the outsole. “When I’m walking, I want to literally stomp out the disease with every step,” John declares. Right behind this statement, the words COURAGE, STRENGTH and FIGHT surround the midsole, backing John’s every stride against his illness.

“I’ve come such a long way in the past year,” says John. “It hasn’t always been easy, but I just focus on the good stuff in life and that helps me stay happy. Throughout this experience, I’ve learned that you don’t know how strong you are until strong is the only choice.”

Air Jordan 13 Doernbecher 2015 Release Date

The Air Jordan 13 “Doernbecher” will be available in men’s and gradeschool sizing beginning Sunday, November 21st at select Jordan Brand retail stores, with all proceeds from the sales of the entire collection benefitting OHSU Doernbecher. The retail price tag is set at $225 USD.

UPDATE: For those that may have missed out on these and are still debating on scooping them up, or for those that just want to see how they look on-feet along with a video review, then @iAmTMCII has you covered below.

Air Jordan 13 Doernbecher On-Feet

Air Jordan 13 Doernbecher Video Review

UPDATE: The highly anticipated Air Jordan 13 “Doernbecher” will debut tomorrow at select Jordan Brand retails stores, including Nike.com. Who will be copping and who will be passing?

UPDATE: The Air Jordan 13 Doernbecher will release this Saturday, November 21st, and here is a look at how they’ll look once you scoop them up. You can pickup this pair now on eBay.

UPDATE: The “Doernbecher” Air Jordan 13 will also be available on November 21st via SNKRS, along with the rest of the collection.